Hands-on Holiday Gift Ideas For Children

Searching for a unique holiday children’s gift that won’t get tossed aside five minutes after it’s opened? Try one of the woodworking kits from Woodcraft Supply Corporation. The easy-to-build introductory woodworking projects --- including a biplane, foot stool and tool box --- provide enjoyment and satisfaction for children ages eight and older.

Each kit contains all the pre-cut pine wooden parts needed plus step-by-step instructions to launch children into a hands-on woodworking project. The tool box and biplane kits also include paints and a brush. “These start-to-finish kits are a terrific way to introduce children to the fun and fulfilling hobby of woodworking,” according to Liz Matheny of Woodcraft. “Imagine the pride that shines through on the face of a child when he or she says ‘I made it myself’ to their family and friends.” With most kits priced at under $5 each, the kits serve as wonderful stocking stuffers for the holidays. “We’re especially pleased to offer these kits because they encourage children to work with adults to learn woodworking,” says Matheny. “The bonding time that family members receive when doing woodworking projects --- no matter what the age --- is priceless. We’ve already seen children complete all the kits in the series and move on to other introductory woodworking activities such as carving and picture framing. Once initiated into the rewarding hobby of woodworking, children of all ages tend to seek out more projects. “Whether giving a child one kit or several, this is a gift that won’t be forgotten. The interaction gained in supervising the child while making the kit is also an added bonus during the holidays and throughout the year.” Matheny points out that many children progress from the kits by using books especially designed for young woodworkers, such as Woodworking With Kids. The 176-page book sells for under $14 and includes 20 projects such as crafting a birdhouse, building an easel and constructing a dog bed. The book includes easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, detailed drawings with measurements and expert tips. Woodcraft Supply Corp. annually distributes more than three million catalogs featuring over 8,000 items to all 50 states and 111 foreign countries. Woodcraft is the industry leader in providing a wide variety of top quality products, educational opportunities and one-on-one guidance to woodworkers at all skill levels. The company sells products through direct-mail catalogs, an on-line web site store (located at www.woodcraft.com) and at more than 75 retail stores located nationwide. For more information on Woodcraft, please contact the store nearest you, visit www.woodcraft.com or call (800) 535-4482.

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